Conservation Begins Here.

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire NYC & NJ area students for the SCA Summer Community program. New Jersey locations include: Newark, Hunterdon, Forsythe, and Monmouth County.

Program Dates: June through August

Training Dates: June 4th - 14th

Primary Responsibilities:

• Co-lead field based projects, such as trail building, invasive removal and habitat restoration
• Teach environmental education curriculum
• Mentor youth in job readiness and personal development
• Create a fun and productive atmosphere for crew members

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have ability to legally work in the US
• Must be able to attend mandatory Crew Leader training: June 4-14, 2018 in Harrisonburg, VA (travel, food, and lodging included)
• Current First Aid certification & CPR required by the start of the training
• Experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18), teaching in an educational environment a plus
• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills, preferred i.e. trail maintenance, trail construction, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
• Must have personal housing arrangements in program city

SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.

SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.